DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6148 256GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with two 10-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs at 2.4GHz and 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, dual 1100W supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise and 10GbE networking.
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.4GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- Dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors at 2.4GHz for parallel workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2GB cache for performance
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management for lights-out control
Dense Storage Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack form factor, giving capacity-hungry workloads a compact footprint. Dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors at 2.4 GHz deliver twenty cores and 27.5 MB cache each, while 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large in-memory datasets. Integrated graphics and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management complete the base platform for archive, backup or software-defined storage clusters.
Build Integration
The PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to twelve SATA drives, freeing internal PCIe slots for additional network or acceleration cards. Dual 1100 W power supplies provide redundancy without occupying extra rack depth. A 10 GbE two-port 562T adapter is installed for high-throughput fabric connectivity, and rail kits are available on request to simplify rack mounting. No drives ship with the unit, so storage media can be selected to match capacity or endurance targets.
Sustained Load Behaviour
Under continuous write-heavy workloads the dual-processor configuration maintains consistent throughput across all cores, while the H730P cache absorbs burst I/O before flushing to the drive array. Redundant power supplies share load evenly, reducing thermal stress during extended rebuild or scrub operations. Firmware and BIOS are updated to the latest stable release before shipment, and a full burn-in test verifies stability before the server leaves the facility.
Highlights
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- Dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors at 2.4GHz for parallel workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2GB cache for performance
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management for lights-out control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.4GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 48,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
How many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R740xd chassis support?
The chassis provides 12 bays for 3.5-inch SATA drives, each connecting to the PERC H730P RAID controller.
What is the installed power-supply capacity and how many units are fitted?
Two 1100 W power supplies are installed, delivering redundant power for the dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs and 256 GB of DDR4 memory.
Which network adapter is included and what speed does it provide?
A 562T dual-port 10 GbE adapter is fitted, giving two 10 Gb Ethernet connections for high-throughput workloads.
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